Here’s the full schedule of events take place citywide for this June’s Birmingham Comics Festival, which include a free convention, exhibitions, film shows and some surprises… Friday 2nd – Friday 3rd June: The Birmingham Comics Festival begins at the MAC Birmingham with… Read More ›
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Throwback Thursday for Towel Day: When 2000AD’s Tharg went Hitchhiker’s
Since today (25th May) is Towel Day, the annual day of remembrance of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy creator Douglas Adams, we thought we’d remind 2000AD‘s alien editor Tharg of his declared interest in all things 42. Today an… Read More ›
Scurry Up! It’s time for a massive Awesome Comics Podcast Catch Up!
Yes, it’s time for another of those “Oh my God, we should have done this instead of editing some comics” catch ups on the British comics and independent comic creator-oriented Awesome Comics Podcast, brought to you by Dan Butcher, Vince… Read More ›
Paul Cornell’s Saucer State Returns, Forbidden Planet London Signing on Friday
On sale today from IDW is Saucer State by Paul Cornell with art by Ryan Kelly, colour from Adam Guzowski and lettered by 2000AD stalwart Simon Bowland – and there will be a special signing at Forbidden Planet Megastore, London this Friday… Read More ›
Search/Destroy: A Strontium Dog Fan Film Goes Live!
Search/Destroy: A Strontium Dog Fan Film, a terrific 2000AD fan film from the makers of the excellent Judge Minty, is now free to watch online. The film had an early premiere at the 2000AD 40th Anniversary event in London earlier… Read More ›
In Review: Sydney Newman – The Man Who Thought Outside the Box
By Ryan Danes Publisher: eye-imagine-digitalentropy Out: Now The Book: Exactly where did the idea of Doctor Who come from? What did Canadian Sydney Newman do that changed British culture forever? We can trace the show’s origins back to a BBC report on… Read More ›
Titan’s Dan Dare collections resume later this year with “Mission of the Earthmen”
After a lengthy hiatus, we’re delighted to report Titan Comics is to resume the original Dan Dare collections first published under Titan Books featuring strips from Eagle comic, with Mission to the Earthmen, which will be released in October 2017. In Mission… Read More ›
Dark Horse and Valve Collect DOTA 2 Web Comics into hardcover collection
US publisher Dark Horse and Valve are to release a collection of comics that dive deep into the characters and history of Dota 2, the most played game on Steam. Out in August 2017, the Dota 2: The Comic Collection… Read More ›
Spider-Man Homecoming – New Pictures Released
Here’s some new pictures from Spider-Man Homecoming, due in cinemas from 7th July 2017. Spider-Man Homecoming stars Tom Holland, Michael Keaton (as the Vulture), Zendaya (as Michelle), Jacob Batalon (as Ned), Jon Favreau (as Happy Hogan), Donald Glover, Laura Harrier, Tyne Daly, with Marisa… Read More ›
Korky the Cat artist Charles Grigg honoured in his home town with special plaque
The late Charles Grigg, who drew Korky the Cat for The Dandy for 20 years and had a saucy sideline in seaside postcards, has been honoured at his old school, Rood End Primary School in Oldbury. The school has just unveiled… Read More ›